Month: May 2025

Tri-City makes its debut at the Night of Skyscrapers! Welcome to Olivia Star!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On May 31, 2025, the Tri-City will join the nationwide Night of Skyscrapers for the first time – a unique event that attracts lovers of architecture and urban panoramas. The residents of Gdańsk will be able to spend this evening on the 34th floor of the Olivia Star skyscraper – the tallest building in northern Poland, where they will enjoy an unforgettable view of the Bay of Gdańsk, atmospheric music, deckchairs and Instagram attractions. Admission is free – the order of arrival is decisive!

 

The Night of Skyscrapers celebrates architecture, urban skylines and modern office spaces. That evening, the residents of the Tri-City will have a unique opportunity to visit m.in. The 34th floor of Olivia Star, which remains inaccessible to visitors on a daily basis. You can visit Olivia Star until 2:00 am.

 

This is the fourth edition of the iconic event, which for the first time expands to several cities in Poland, allowing residents of different regions to discover the most spectacular skyscrapers in the country.

 

We invite you to the 34th floor of Olivia Star on May 31!
20:00 – 2:00

 

Olivia Star opens its doors to guests

The Olivia Star skyscraper, measuring over 180 meters in height, is the central point of the Olivia Centre complex in Gdańsk Oliwa, at Grunwaldzka Avenue. As part of the Night of Skyscrapers, from 20:00 to 00:00, participants will be able to relax in an impressive hall with an 8-metre-high glass façade, from where there is a panoramic view of Gdańsk and the Bay of Gdańsk.

 

The program of the evening includes m.in.:

  • Chillout music played live by a DJ,
  • Sun loungers with sunset view,
  • Stylish gadgets and photo zones,
  • Bar with drinks and atmospheric lighting.

 


Admission is free – just download the OLIVKA app (available on Google Play and App Store) or show it in the My Olivia app.

The principle applies First come, first served – the first floor can accommodate a maximum of 350 people.

 

 

A few words about Olivia Star

The Olivia Star skyscraper, commissioned in 2018, is the showcase of the entire complex. It is not only a modern office space (over 43,000 m² of leasable space), but also a cultural center with restaurants, a conference center and an observation deck. The building has received the prestigious Breeam Excellent, WELL and WELL HEALTH-SAFETY certificates, which confirm the highest standards in terms of user comfort and sustainability.

 

Olivia Star is the tallest building in Gdańsk and the entire region of northern Polish. Its architectural height is 180 meters, and to the roof – 156 meters. The building has 35 floors above ground and 3 underground.

 

The Gdańsk skyscraper was designed by BJK Architekci, and the general contractor was Pekabex.

 

 

Night of Skyscrapers – a celebration of the urban panorama

The Night of Skyscrapers is an event that has been organized for several years in the largest Polish cities, m.in. Warsaw, Łódź and Katowice. During the festival, spaces in the tallest buildings that are inaccessible on a daily basis are opened – observation decks, roofs, penthouses and offices with panoramic views. The aim of the event is to promote modern architecture and integrate residents around urban spaces. The event is organized by the NowaWarszawa.pl portal The first edition of the Night of Skyscrapers took place in 2015 in Warsaw and attracted thousands of fans of architecture and skyscrapers from all over the Polish.

 

Gdańsk debuts in this year’s edition with a real momentum – Olivia Star is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Poland, and the planned setting of the event will certainly attract lovers of modern interiors and urban atmosphere.

 

You can find all the information about the Night of Skyscrapers on the website.

 

 

Double award for Olivia Home during the Baltic Sea Region Real Estate Awards 2025

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On 15 May 2025, during the Baltic Sea Region Real Estate Awards gala, which took place at the Radisson BLU Hotel in Sopot, the developer Olivia Home – belonging to the Olivia Group – became a double winner of the prestigious competition, winning awards in the following categories: Residential Developer and Future Project for the Olivia Pulse investment.

 

It is one of the most important events of the real estate industry in the Baltic Sea region, covering key markets such m.in. Poland, Germany, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic States. The competition is organized with the utmost attention to transparency – the correct course of voting is supervised by EY as an independent audit partner.

 

Olivia Pulse, awarded in the Future Project category, is a 17-storey building with investment apartments, which is being built at Olivia Centre – the largest business and service centre in Northern Poland. The project offers 245 premium apartments, designed for rent, thus responding to the needs of professionals, investors and people looking for a prestigious location by the sea.

 

“Olivia Pulse is an extremely important investment for us – both from the perspective of the development of the development structure and the ambition to create a space of a unique character. Our goal was to design a place that would be modern, functional, and at the same time harmoniously fit into the surroundings. We are all the more pleased that the project has been noticed and appreciated by such an eminent jury – comments Ewa Nowicka, Member of the Management Board of Olivia Home. “It is also a confirmation that the direction we have chosen – based on quality, aesthetics and a sustainable approach – is gaining recognition not only in the eyes of customers, but also industry experts,” he adds.

 

The awards were received on behalf of Olivia Home by members of the board:
Ewa Nowicka, Wojciech Pawełkowski and Grzegorz Mikołajczyk.

 

 

For Olivia Home, operating within the Olivia Group, it is a confirmation of its growing position on the housing market, which strengthens the motivation for further, dynamic development.

 

Read more

 

 

ZOOM – a painting close-up of the young staff of the Academy of Fine Arts in Olivia Centre

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

We cordially invite you to the next exhibition of works of contemporary art presented in the space of the Olivia Star building. This time we are hosting “ZOOM” – paintings by five artists associated with the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.

 

The Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk is one of the most important art schools in Poland, with a rich history dating back to 1945. Its headquarters are located in three unique buildings in the center of Gdańsk: the monumental Great Armoury, the English House in the Main Town and the Small Armoury in the Old Suburb. These historic spaces not only give the university a unique character, but also inspire subsequent generations of artists. The Academy combines tradition with modernity, offering a wide range of courses and actively participating in the cultural life of the city.

 

“Zoom” is a close-up of the individual fields of vision and personal painting languages of the young teaching staff of the Academy of Fine Arts. It is also a confrontation of attitudes, aesthetics and creative strategies, which – although diverse – create a coherent and intriguing story about the condition of contemporary painting.

 

Artists whose works are presented at the exhibition:

Karolina Futyma
Przemysław Garczyński
Tomasz Kopcewicz
Agata Nowosielska
Agata Przyżycka

Accompanying events:

20 May, at 18:00 – official opening of the exhibition, vernissage
20.05–20.07.2025 – curatorial tours – an opportunity to discover works together and reflect with the curator

 

The exhibition is carried out under the aegis of the Olivia Centre and the Gdańsk Community Foundation.

 

We cordially invite all art lovers, students, residents of the Tri-City and visitors to Olivia to experience this painting narrative up close.

 

 

An office that appeals to the senses. Take part in the survey of the Gdańsk University of Technology!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The modern work environment is undergoing dynamic changes – more and more employers consciously shape their office spaces to support the efficiency and creativity of employees or help them in teamworking. Modern offices take into account the diverse needs of users, offering shared and individual work zones, taking care of places for relaxation, regeneration, and even… a short, comforting nap. In many companies, flexible spaces that can be easily and quickly adapted to changing needs, focused work rooms, rooms dedicated to team brainstorming, play zones, spacious kitchens and dining rooms, or properly soundproofed phone booths are a standard in many companies.

Space design and well-being

 

Research clearly shows that the arrangement of office and residential spaces has a significant impact on our well-being, mental health, and efficiency. Appropriate lighting, the use of natural materials, taking into account the principles of neuroaesthetics; All of this helps to create an environment conducive to well-being. Biophilia, for example, plays an increasingly important role in design, including the concept of “Biophilic Dopamine”, emphasizing the relationship between man and nature and helping to create spaces that have a positive impact on our senses.

 

At Olivia Centre, we attach great importance to creating work environments that not only meet functional requirements, but also really support wellbeing. It is no coincidence that we cooperate with the Design Anatomy studio, which has been creating creative and functional interiors for years, corresponding to the latest trends, such as the already mentioned biophilic design or sustainable use of materials. Light plays a significant role in DA projects, as it is one of the most important factors shaping the quality of space. The studio also takes exceptional care of the acoustic comfort of the rooms.

 

By creating spaces that meet the needs of their users, Design Anatomy is based not only on conclusions resulting from the observation of changing work models, but also those from research. The relationships between the work environment and efficiency, mental well-being, well-being and creativity are analyzed, among m.in other things. This allows designers to tailor solutions to the real needs of the organization and their team members. As a result, offices designed by Design Anatomy gain recognition from the industry and are repeatedly awarded for consistent aesthetics, functionality and understanding of the real needs of users.

 

  • European Property Awards 2024 – Best Office Interior award for the Just Join IT office design
  • European Property Awards 2023 – two awards for projects for LPP Contact Center and Deribit
  • CBRE Office Superstar 2019 – awards for the best office in the Tri-City for Nordea and the best recreational space for Sii Poland

 

Help change workplaces for the better. Take part in the study of a PhD student at the Gdańsk University of Technology!

We are convinced that creating space with the well-being of users in mind should be based on constantly deepened knowledge. That’s why we support research that helps us better understand how the work environment affects our concentration, health, well-being and relationships. We cooperate with universities, including the Faculty of Architecture of the Gdańsk University of Technology.

 

This time we encourage you toabout participation in an anonymous survey on the research carried out by Joanna Francuzik, a PhD student at Gdańsk Tech, whose scientific interests focus on shaping the working environment in office spaces, with particular emphasis on the role of lighting, ergonomics and spatial layout. The aim of the study is to analyse the impact of natural and artificial lighting and space organisation on the daily functioning of employees. The data collected will be used to develop specific design recommendations to support the creation of more functional, healthy and friendly workplaces.

 

 


Your opinion matters a lot!
Fill out the survey and help create even better offices:

 

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Importance of results

The results of the study will allow for a better understanding of the needs of office users and indicate specific factors affecting comfort, professional satisfaction and general well-being. This knowledge will be used in the design and modernization of space at Olivia Centre – so as to better support everyday work, regeneration and social interactions.

A few office design trends in Design Anatomy

 

▪☑︎ Biophilic design – focus on nature

Contact with nature improves concentration, reduces stress and has a positive effect on mental health. In this spirit, m.in was designed. Olivia Garden.

 

▪︎ Light – a factor of mood and efficiency

Proper lighting improves concentration, supports the circadian rhythm and affects the mood. Check more…

 

▪☑︎ Neurodiversity – a space for every style of work

Contemporary teams are cognitively diverse. When designing offices, Design Anatomy takes into account different ways of receiving stimuli and the need for individualization. It introduces, for example, quiet work zones, video call booths, and designs focus and regeneration areas, which increases comfort and supports inclusivity.

 

▪☑︎ Less waste and sustainability

Ecological materials, recycled equipment, modularity and the possibility of easy rearrangement – these are the standard in projects carried out in Olivia Centre today. Offices designed by Design Anatomy – m.in. for Sii Poland (rearrangement 2023-2024) or Viterra – use, for example, PET panels, recycled fabrics, and even elements made of metal scraps and cable trays. It is a responsible and aesthetic design.

 

▪︎ Flex spaces

Hybrid work, project teams, changing everyday needs – flexibility is the key today. Therefore, it is worth designing spaces that can be easily rearranged, adapted to meetings, individual work or joint brainstorming. Thanks to this, the office is alive and responds to the rhythm of the organization.

 

▪☑︎ Wellness and mindfulness zones

The well-being of employees can be supported not only by ergonomics, but also by creating places of relaxation and regeneration. Green terraces, stretching zones, indoor gardens – these are spaces that allow you to breathe and reset.

 

▪︎ Ergonomics and personalization of the workstation

Adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs, the ability to change the working position, individual lighting – all this has a real impact on the health and comfort of employees.

 

See Design Anatomy’s office projects

 

Olivia Art – art close to us

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Art inspires. Art connects. Art builds community. At Olivia, we believe that the workplace can also be a space for creative development – body, spirit and mind, which is why we invite you, our Residents, to join us on a journey into the world of art as part of Olivia Art! This is not another project “for residents”. It is a project with residents and thanks to them. We want to co-create it, act together – discovering together the art that lives in us and the art that can appear in our spaces.

 

Even more culture

 

Olivia Art is an invitation to cooperation. We want to get to know and develop the passions of residents together with them, in an open, natural and inspiring way. Anyway, as you know (or you will find out now) Olivia is already teeming with artistic life:

 

And this is just the beginning. Olivia Art is to be a platform that will allow you to develop artistically – regardless of your level of advancement or field. It is to be a place of meetings with music, image, word and movement. With passion. With another person.

 

The voice as the first instrument

The first installment of Olivia Art focuses on the voice and body. We start with what is most personal and accessible – with the sound we carry inside.

 

The meeting with the Art’n’Voices team will be a unique opportunity to explore the secrets of your own voice. The artists – award-winning vocal music performers, winners of the Fryderyk 2021 award in the “Contemporary Music” category – will present how to use the voice consciously, easily and effectively in everyday life and work.

 

This event is addressed especially to people who work with voices on a daily basis– they conduct meetings, presentations, public appearances. In an atmosphere of musical openness, you will be able to learn practical techniques of working with breathing, articulation and voice emission – as well as simply experience the joy of singing and expression.

What’s next? Movement, theatre, music

We have a lot in our heads, but we are not the ones to decide here! Anything can happen, e.g.:

  • dance classes
  • theatre workshops
  • jam sessions
  • meetings with artists
  • preparation of the rehearsal room in Olivia
  • and more!

Olivia Art will evolve – to the rhythm of what you want and need!

Your passions matter

We want to get to know you. Find out what you are already creating – and what you would like to develop in Olivia.

  • Do you paint?
  • Do you write epics?
  • Do you sing, play, sculpt, design?
  • Or maybe you just want to give it a try?

Olivia Art is an open space. If you have an idea for a workshop, exhibition, or joint creation – contact us. It is thanks to you that the project can take on life and a unique character.

Art works. Also in the office

Art is not only a passion. It also has a real impact on well-being and efficiency in the workplace – which is confirmed by research:

  • 94% of employees believe that the presence of works of art increases the attractiveness of the office (Business Committee for the Arts)
  • 61% declare that art inspires them to think more creatively (British Council for Offices)
  • In spaces with art, efficiency can increase by up to 30%, and communication and well-being of teams improve significantly (HR Pulse)

Art really works. And we want her to work here, in Olivia – every day.

Join Olivia Art! Come to the first meeting!

Create? Dreaming? Do you want to share your talent – or discover it?
Olivia Art is for you. The first meeting will take place on May 28 at 5:00 p.m. Registration soon!

📩 Write to us and become a part of this unique project: komunikacja@oliviacentre.com


Together, let’s build a place where art becomes everyday life.